Risk Assessment: Child DJ/MC (Archie D) Performing in Over-18s Venue
Child’s Name: Archie Cooper
Age: 11 Years Old
Venue Type: 18+ licensed venue (e.g., nightclub, bar, festival)
Event: DJ/MC Performance
Responsible Adult: Terry Cooper
Licence Type: 6-month entertainment licence via Tower Hamlets Council Child Employment
Date(s): July 1st 2025 to January 1st 2026
Local Authority Area: Tower Hamlets Council
Identified Risks & Control Measures
Risk
SET/Safeguarding Context
Control Measures
1. Child in an Adult Environment
Exposure to inappropriate adult behaviour/language breaches rights to safe environment (SET 1.18).
- Supervision by licensed chaperone or parent.- Use of designated safe space.- No unsupervised access to venue outside set times.
2. Risk to Hearing
Hearing damage constitutes physical harm (SET 1.17).
- Professional ear protection worn.- Set duration capped at 60 minutes.- Soundcheck ensures safe volume at booth.
3. Exploitation (e.g. unpaid gigs)
Financial/benefit exploitation is a form of abuse (SET 1.22 & 24.5).
- Every performance approved by parent with terms agreed.- No commercial gain via Archie’s name/image without written consent.
4. Adultification
Expectations beyond developmental stage risk harm (SET 1.18).
- Materials and booking terms must state Archie is a child.- No inappropriate language, tasks, or presentation.
5. Physical Harm at Venue
Environmental risk to physical safety (SET 1.25).
- Booth secured and hazard-free.- No crowd interaction.- Pre-performance safety check by adult supervisor.
6. Online Exposure
Unauthorised or inappropriate online sharing can cause emotional harm (SET B3.25).
- No public media sharing without parent approval.- Event staff informed of media policy.- GDPR-compliant forms used.
7. Transport & Exit Safety
Unsafe transitions or post-event vulnerability (SET Early Help).
- Supervised drop-off and collection.- No unsupervised travel.- Exit plan agreed in advance with parents.
8. Sleep, School & Wellbeing
Disruption to sleep, school attendance, or focus can impair development and learning (SET 1.17, Children Act 2004 S10).
- Gigs must not interfere with regular school attendance.- Events requiring late nights are limited and pre-approved by parents.- Adequate rest time before/after events ensured.- Performance timing avoids school nights unless exceptional with clear justification.
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